Serving 389 students in grades 7-12, Lake County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 383.9 square miles around Leadville, CO, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 19.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake County High School's student population of 389 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake County High School's ranking?
Lake County High School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lake County High School often compared to?
Lake County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Revere Junior-senior High School, Julesburg High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake County High School?
The graduation rate of Lake County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Lake County High School?
389 students attend Lake County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lake County High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake County High School offer ?
Lake County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake County High School part of?
Lake County High School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.
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